Looking to optimize your outdoor water use? Learn about DIY maintenance, drip irrigation, smart technology, and more. Level up your sprinkler game! Best for intermediate level gardeners. 💧 This seminar is part of our Smart Irrigation series. Presented by Neka Sunlin of Resource Central Register Now Sponsored by:
Aaron Michael of Earth Love Gardens will share best practices through his experience of designing and creating pollinator, bird-friendly and edible gardens and landscapes. Topics shared will include utilizing native plants and other elements for wildlife habitat, growing in raised garden beds, year-round growing with hoop houses and cold frames, perennial edible plants, permaculture practices,... Read More
Superior residents are invited to participate in the annual Household Hazardous Waste and Hard To Recycle event in partnership with Eco-Cycle and Boulder County Hazardous Waste at Eldorado K-8 School. See the event webpage for a list of items that will and will not be accepted. Most items are free to recycle, but prices (if applicable) are listed... Read More
Join Street Wise Arts for a special bike tour in partnership with the City of Boulder during Boulder Arts Week! This tour combines art with science, spotlighting topics of stormwater and water quality and preservation in honor of the City’s new public artwork Water Trail. Led by Street Wise Arts docents, we’ll visit environmentally-themed murals... Read More
Water Stories: Art and the Story of Our Water Where: Valmont Park (near the Pump Track and Dog Park), 5123-5275 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301 When: Saturday, April 12 12:00-2:00pm Families are invited to use art to explore water education and activism at this bilingual event! We use art to connect people to new ideas, to... Read More
The Front Range along the Colorado Rockies, as well as the Intermountain Western United States, is part of one of the major steppe regions of the world, and as such has challenging climactic conditions. Successful landscape design in the steppe region demands specific horticultural best practices that are unique to this geographic region. Sustainable landscape... Read More
If you are committed to improving your community, this is an opportunity where you can make a difference! We are seeking volunteers to help remove debris and litter along Coal Creek and the trails in Original Town. Please wear sturdy shoes that can get wet and dress in layers according to the weather. Sunscreen and... Read More
Brought to you by the InterMountain Alliance’s Mountain Resilience webinar series, we will discuss how forest managers and wildfire mitigation practitioners balance forest health, ecological resilience, and wildfire risk reduction. The Watershed Center and Boulder County Wildfire Partners will provide informative, actionable presentations, with ample time for questions and conversation from participants. Zoom link provided... Read More
Let’s look a little at the history of Earth Day and discuss ideas you can incorporate into your landscape to help our local wildlife and pollinators. The class will cover some history of Earth Day as well as landscape planning and a little dive into pollinators you may find in your landscape. Great for all... Read More
Most of our landscapes are considered to be “mixed use” and have trees, turf, shrubs, and perennials coexisting together. When implementing waterwise landscaping practices, it’s important to consider the needs of trees, including water, culture, and care. This presentation will also cover tree selection for lower-water-use landscapes. Great for intermediate level gardeners. Presented by Alison... Read More
Superior is going back to their roots! This year’s Arbor Day celebration will focus on green education and hands-on volunteer opportunities. Help plant trees throughout Purple Park while learning tree-planting tips and tricks specific to our area. Purposeful and fun educational opportunities will be offered throughout, and don’t forget the 18th celebration of our Tree City... Read More
Get your landscape and garden off to a strong start with the help of CSU Extension’s science-backed information. Master Gardener volunteers will dig into the basics of soil prep and irrigation techniques for home gardens, followed by a Q&A session to answer all of your gardening questions. Great for beginner gardeners. Presented by Master Gardeners... Read More